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FIFPro released a controversial shortlist for the Women XI of the Year. FIFPro have released this shortlist of women footballers for their famous World XI and it conspicuously omits some of the biggest names in the sport, including many of Nigeria’s African champions. FIFPro Women's World XI (Shortlist) Super Falcons and Houston Dash right back Michelle Alozie was the only member of The Mission X achieving side to make the shortlist of 25 players. Zambia's Barbara Banda and Morocco's Ghizlane Chebbak were the only other African players to make the list. Goalkeepers Hannah Hampton (Chelsea, England) Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham/Germany) Mary Earps (Paris Saint-Germain/England) Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash/Nigeria) Ona Batlle (Barcelona/Spain) Millie Bright (Chelsea/England) Lucy Bronze (Chelsea/England) Olga Carmona (Paris Saint-Germain/Spain) Ellie Carpenter (Chelsea/Australia) Alex Greenwood (Manchester City/England) Leah Williamson (Arsenal/England) Midfielders Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona/Spain) Ghizlane Chebbak (Al-Hilal/Morocco) Debinha (Kansas City Current/Brazil) Patri Guijarro (Barcelona/Spain) Vicky Lopez (Barcelona/Spain) Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain) Ella Toone (Manchester United/England) Keira Walsh (Chelsea/England). Michelle Agyemang (Brighton/England) Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride/Zambia) Linda Caicedo (Real Madrid/Colombia) Athenea del Castillo (Real Madrid/Spain) Chloe Kelly (Arsenal/England) Marta (Orlando Pride/Brazil) Alessia Russo (Arsenal/England)
